Making An Impact on Education
The Education committee advocates for equitable education standards and resources in Johnson County
Responsibilities:
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Student scholarships
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Black History Month program
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Liaison between Johnson County schools and the community
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African-American Read In program
2025 Scholarships
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Applications must be postmarked or received by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Recipients will be notified two weeks later.
Michael J. Baker Scholarship
The Michael J. Baker Scholarship was created by Michael J. Baker along with the JCNAACP to be awarded to an African-American undergraduate who demonstrates need and academic promise.
Corinthian R. Nutter Scholarship
The Corinthian Nutter Scholarship was created to honor the legacy of the late Corinthian Ricks Nutter, a pioneer educator. Our purpose is to honor her work ethic, determination, community service and her willingness to speak out when few others would regarding the deplorable conditions at the all black Walker Elementary School in 1943.
Historical Black Colleges and Universities